New Type 2 Magazine

The Volkswagen Type 2, Transporter, Bus, Kombi, Camper, Van, Microbus... whatever you want to call it... is one of the best known motor vehicles of all time. More than just a van, it has become to many people - to use a well worn phrase - a way of life. Over the past 50 years the VW has been seen in every corner of the world, being driven by every type of person of every age and background. It's a classic vehicle that has seen many changes but always remained true to its original premise - a box on wheels. But what a box...

The broad appeal of the VW remains, and it's popularity remains undiminished - in fact many would say it's growing every day. Older 'split-screens' are now true collectors items that can be worth small fortunes. 1970s 'bay-windows' are gaining respect as a real classic while remaining a practical everyday vehicle, and 1980s 'Wedge' Type 25s are now finally being accepted by the purists, being the last link to the companies' original product - the Beetle. They all have their place within 'Volkswagen Camper and Commercial', a new magazine designed to appeal to anyone with an interest in these most unique of vehicles.

The publication looks to cover all aspects of buying, owning and running a VW Type 2 in the 21st Century, from purchase guides to lead prospective owners through the minefield of buying a 20+ year old vehicle, to tips on keeping them running, articles on original and restored examples of all ages and types, different camping conversions, practical upgrades, accessories, even ideas on places to visit...

The VW Camper is often seen as a vehicle for the young, and many magazines only concentrate on appealing to them with modified vehicles - 'Volkswagen Camper and Commercial' looks to a wider audience, including the purist to whom only 100% originality will do, to the average family who simply see the VW as a cost effective (and more practical) alternative to a £40,000 mobile home. Even the older individual who fancies recapturing some of their youth when they owned a VW in the '60s or '70s... full circle! A van for all people, with now a magazine to match.

Volkswagen Camper and Commercial will start life as a quarterly magazine with the first issue going on sale the 15th December 2000. It will only be available to purchase by subscription, certain retail outlets or via the internet: Subscription to 4 issues of Volkswagen Camper & Commercial will be £12.80 with single issues costing £3.20. PRE-LAUNCH SPECIAL OFFER: Subscribe by the 7th December 2000 and it will only cost you £10.00 for four issues or pre-order Issue 1 by the 7th December 2000 for just £2.70.

Log onto www.volkswagencamper.co.uk , write to VW Camper, The Old School, Higher Kinnerton, Chester CH4 9AJ, e-mail enquiries@volkswagencamper.co.uk or call 01244 663424 to order your magazine today.